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Now completely bald

A few months ago I posted pics of my hair growing back. Ha ha ha. It all fell out and now for the first time I am completely bald. Smooth as a baby's butt. Went to a new Derm and she told me that I could get shots (NO I HAD THEM AND THEY HURT AND THEY DID NOT WORK). Next she told me there was this pill that I forgot the name, but it had side effects like it could affect my liver, give me diabetes, affect my bones, and so on (NO THANK YOU VERY MUCH). So I am bald and bald I will be until the God… Continue

Added by zeida on September 1, 2011 at 4:46pm — 2 Comments

Not wanting to look at bald head

Hi Everyone:



I have noticed since I cut my hair to the scalp, I have avoided looking in the mirror to look at it closely. Except, when it is time to cut it again. I am so critical when looking at my scalp, I can see all my shiny spots and way the scalp looks sick. It caused me to feel depressed. I will say on the positive note, when I shaved my head on yesterday, it seems to be looking more even in texture. I lingered when looking in the mirror under the bathroom lights. I am not… Continue

Added by Ericka on August 31, 2011 at 11:02am — 2 Comments

To all the kids going off to school

I just want to wish all the kids with alopecia heading off to school this week the very best and to encourage them to be strong, successful, and just be themselves. I wish them a wonderful support system at their schools from the faculty to their fellow students. For some it will be their first year going back dealing with hair loss, for others it might be going back with a new wig. Let's keep our little sisters and brothers in our thoughts and prayers and encourage them in whatever way we can.

Added by Rodeli on August 28, 2011 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

People

This happens to me almost everyday, I am out and someone comes up to me asking what happened or if i have cancer. It usually never bothers me unless they ask rudely, because their just curious about why im bald. What bothers me is when a person will ask me why I dont wear a wig and make a big deal about it. All I want to shout at them is "I actually like how I look...thanks" but I dont. Ive worn wigs before and I honestly like the freedom of not having one though I dont think its bad if someone… Continue

Added by Rachel on September 18, 2011 at 6:30pm — 10 Comments

Full head of hair :)

Well my bog a while back had that i had regrowth but it started to fall out again, well i shaved my hair off to start a fresh and this time i have more :)

I have a full head of hair with a couple of bits still thinner but defo could walk about without my wig now. I am so annoyed with myself tho as i dont have the confidence to go about with my new hair do yet as i dont like it, lol. I love the hair tho, I think it's still a little short for me so hoping that this regrowth is to stay and i… Continue

Added by lynne on September 18, 2011 at 7:58am — 6 Comments

Luck with Biotin?

So I don't know if this is just a coincidence or not, but I read on here about someone taking biotin, so I did some research on it and I've been taking it for a little over a month now. I dont want to get my hopes up, but I currently have ZERO bald spots and my thick hair is growing in! Also my nails stopped peeling and breaking once they got some length to them. Has anyone else had luck with Biotin? I'm definitely making sure I take it every morning and just hoping for the best! I posted a… Continue

Added by Tamara on September 15, 2011 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

The life of a closeted alopecian

Dear all,



As dumb as this may sound, I wonder if I will ever get up the nerve to change my facebook picture. To backtrack, I am now on day twelve my new "pixie cut" post wig hairstyle with two 1.5 bald spots, one above my left ear and one on the ride side of my lower neck area. Thankfully I have a great hairstylist who styled it so that you can't tell, I am extremely thankful for her :)



To use my facebook picture simply as a symbol of my current mental state (and to… Continue

Added by Jennifer on September 14, 2011 at 9:00pm — 5 Comments

What to do with your hair dryer (besides throw it away)!

I just saw this news item about unusual uses for blow dryers. Mine has been in a bag in the closet (along with my curling iron) since I lost my hair almost 4 years ago.

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/15-unusual-uses-for-your-hair-dryer-2539148/

Who knew?

Added by Mary on September 12, 2011 at 2:24pm — 8 Comments

Going to university

I am starting university this year and living away from home and my parents for the first time in my life. Although excited by this prospect I am also incredibly nervous. I have had AA for over 8 years but this past year it has got a lot worse and I have lost 75% of my hair which has forced me to start wearing a wig. I am naturally quite a shy person, but this year my confidence has been hit hard. I'm worried about making new friends at uni and scared about what will happen when I tell them… Continue

Added by Amy on September 12, 2011 at 9:19am — 6 Comments

Why?

I have had au for abt 7 years know....I would like to say I'm ok with it but I am not...its allot to deal...on the positive side. I have a great family that supports me...well today my world came crashing down on me ....I noticed a spot on my daughters head...is it possible to feel like a ton of bricks came down on me and to also feel numb .....I don't know excatly what it is...a small spot where there is tiny hair growing but enough hair is missing I am taking her to the doctor ....I feel like… Continue

Added by maryc on September 11, 2011 at 8:00pm — 7 Comments

Envious

Before I finally gave up the fight and shaved my head (sweet surrender by the way) I would find myself envious of girls/women who could put their hair in a ponytail or simply just "throw it up outta the way", however now with my newly shaved head I've found a whole new fixation with girls/women that love their wigs or hairpieces. Why can't i be like them i ask myself. To appease my daughter and to feed my curiosity I went wig shopping and found myself shaking my bald head no to every wig they… Continue

Added by Rose on September 10, 2011 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

So sick of it!

Its been a long time since ive posted but im really feeling sick of alopecia right now. I try to forget about it but it just keeps coming back and destroying me from inside. Im nothing like i used to be when i didnt have this fucking stupid condition. I used to be so happy but now i cant even enjoy anything. Im currently in south america and everyday im depressed. Before i left most of my hair was growing back from injections then boom as soon as i stop them alopecia comes back again and fucks… Continue

Added by tim on September 9, 2011 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

A step in the right direction

Wow so much has happened this summer. My first annual alopecia event that I put to together in my city was a wonderful success. I met many people within my city that also have alopecia. Adults and children. Many of which knew nothing of this wonderful site and all you wonderful people here. It was nerve racking to step out in front of the audience at the baseball game and tell everyone why I was here. And it happened all so fast. My plan was to walk out and tell everyone why I was here and then… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on September 8, 2011 at 8:00pm — 11 Comments

Everyday is a new beginning

I've read just a few of the blogs this morning and it warms my heart. Shaved my head for the first time last night. So little hair left, felt I had to let it go. I've been mourning the loss and yet feeling great relief. I am me, with or without hair. I'm in a 12 Step program that has taught me so much about love and support and now with Alopeica World I have that same support to deal with this disease. I attend my first Alopecia support group this month and I'm very excited about that. This is… Continue

Added by Rose on September 7, 2011 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Senior year

This is my senior year and i wear a wig. alot of people know because i dont let people get me i will walk into a store with out my wigg and watch people stare at me. I live in a small town so everyone talks. In Vermont Alopecia is not comon at all because we will do anything for one another in a time of need but everyone talks so if you have it you dont talk about it or if u dont have it you dont take the time to concider the people who have it. i wish i knew someone who lived near me who had… Continue

Added by Katelyn Mariie on September 6, 2011 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

I'm just lucky, I guess!

Ok yesterday I was having issues with my hair system. (It is a glued on system that I have removed and glued back on every 4 weeks). Well, I had to go an extra week, and I was out of my touch up glue. I had to remove my hair system myself because it was going to come off if tried to sleep in it. My husband was in the restroom while I was dealing with this. Now you should know, I have been wearing this system for 8 months, and my husband had not seen me bald in awhile. He was so great it didn't… Continue

Added by Amber on August 31, 2011 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments

Scalp Injections/HELP!

Hello!



Here is my alopecia story...



My hair started falling out in April... at first I thought it was from stress ( my dad had a stroke) but, we now found out it is alopecia. It is now September and my hair is still falling out. I got my first steriod injections 2 1/2 weeks ago and I am rubbing a liguid perscription on my spots at least twice a day. I am in my senior year of high school and this is really upsetting me. How long until I can expect some progress? In some… Continue

Added by Devon on September 3, 2011 at 10:55pm — 23 Comments

September is Alopecia Awareness Month!

What special activities do you have planned for Alopecia Awareness Month? Please be sure to list them on Alopecia World's events calendar. We also welcome you to make suggestions and discuss your plans in the comments section below.

Wishing you great joy and good success,

Cheryl Carvery-Jones & rj jones
Founders, Alopecia World

Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on September 1, 2011 at 12:00pm — 19 Comments

My nightmare

In 08' I received radiation for a brain tumor I had. As a result I ended up with End scarring alopecia. Before going to the Dermatologist i tried EVERYTHING. Biotoin....Naproxen.....pills.....massaging my scalp. Once he took a biopsy and told me there was nothing i could do to make my hair come back i was devastated. Have been ever since. Currently i'm on Anti- Depressants because of this. I've spent thousands of dollars in wigs and head scarves. I just don't feel like "me" anymore. I know my… Continue

Added by Jennybnkr on August 27, 2011 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

My story

Hi,



I'm new to the site. About 18 months to 2 years ago I noticed that my eyebrows were receding and I developed bald spots on my head. After about 6 months of this my chest, arms and legs were also becoming decreasingly hairy. It took over a year for all the hair on my head to fall out and I have now lost pretty much all body hair, including eyelashes.



I don't know anybody else with alopecia and feel whenever I talk to other people, though they are generally supportive, I… Continue

Added by Tom on August 27, 2011 at 10:26am — 5 Comments

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